smashe350 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 hi everyone just joined the forum as ive just brought a nissan 350z 2004 am very pleased with it apart from the biting point on the clutch is really high and the pedal is quite stiff to push and also the trust bearing is noisey but ive done some research on the forum and they all got this problem so i will live with that but as for the biting point and stiff pedal can anybody shed some light on this as am new to this car thanks ash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Welcome I am sure someone with far more technical knowledge that me will be along to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashe350 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 cheers mate i brought the car 2 days ago and it came with a 3 month warranty so before i start moaning i will get some info first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoker11 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hi and welcome to the forum. This is quite a common observation to be honest. Most just learn to get used to it. Upgrading to a lightweight setup is an option if you wish to splash the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccaman Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hi & to the forum. The clutch has to deal with a 3.5ltr V6 so is a bit sturdy, you soon get used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Welcome! Quite a few peeps have swapped it out for a Exedy clutch. I think Zmanalex sells these. Apparently it makes it easier but they do generate mixed opinion To be honest the engine is so versatile I don't find it too laborious to drive......unless you spend a lot of time in traffic jams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcotix Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeesiter Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hi Welcome to the forum. I would be a bit careful on this one, esp. with the noisy release bearing. What is the freeplay like, ie. the free travel until the pedal meets resistance? My clutch is a bit firmer (than the KA, for sure) but the grab is probably about a third of the way off the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 When you say the clutch pedal is stiff, compared to what? I ask as the OEM clutch is light by nature, so it might be you've got an aftermarket updated job on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashe350 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 thanks guys for all the :welcome:s Ekona am comparing it to my girlfriends bmw 1 series 2.0 maybe it is a aftermarket one ive checked all the paper work but nothing in there. is it normal to have a high biting point because on other cars ive had its been much lower at the moment its about a inch from the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Can't really help on the biting point but if it's much stiffer than the BMW then it's almost certainly not OEM. How many miles has the car done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 To an extant its what you're used to, I remember picking up my Clio and not being able to hold it on the clutch on a slight incline, stalled it loads of times before I got the hang of it...Back to The Zed, the clutch is certainly heavier than anything I'd owned before and the release point is quite high up, it took a while to get used to it. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashe350 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 the car done 109 000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 i must have driven some very heavy clutched car's i found the zed pedal quiet light, as for the bite point i would say its normal although each car is different. have you checked the clutch is running smoothly and not worn. put it in third give it a decent amount of revs and see if it will pull away. if you can pull away in third without any slip then the clutch ahs plenty of life in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 the car done 109 000 Definitely not OEM then, more than likely an Exedy one as that's stiffer than stock but still usable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashe350 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 rtbiscuit i will give that a try thanks for the reply Ekona i guess i will have to get use to it but is there anyway to make the clutch less lighter for my girlfriend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu350z Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Welcome to the Forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Hi Ash and Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashe350 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 cheers ATTAK Z and stu350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 rtbiscuit i will give that a try thanks for the reply Ekona i guess i will have to get use to it but is there anyway to make the clutch less lighter for my girlfriend? Get her doing some squats! Welcome. Seriously though, every car is different but I have found my clutch has taken a while to get used to. It's defiantly heavier than my 300zx and TT Supra were and I find it bites just where the pedal is at its springy-est (if thats a word) making it harder to do it smoothly. It doesn't bite high though, thats normally a sign of wear. Mine is a 2004 OEM clutch with 14k on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9O OEY Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 tbh I found the clutch as stiff as any car I'd ever driven, it might be natural and nothing to worry about personally I wouldn't let the mrs drive your car I try to put mine off every time she asks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashe350 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 cheers guys for all the replys. i tried taking off in third gear no slipping so i tried 5 an 6th gear and it started to slip so am gonna take it as starting to wear out i think i will blame the my girlfriend so she dont drive it anymore lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashe350 Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 my clucth has just give up lucky the garage were i got the car are gonna change it just wanted to know wat clutch to go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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